Azerbaijan's Tricolor Flag Raised Again at Flag Square in Baku
Today, on November 8, the national flag of Azerbaijan was once again raised at Flag Square in Baku. This event marks an important moment, especially considering that the flag had already been raised at this location since its opening.
The flag was first raised on the square on September 1, 2010. For several years, the flagpole at Flag Square, standing at 162 meters, was considered the tallest in the world and was included in the Guinness World Records. However, this record was later surpassed in Dushanbe, where an even taller flagpole was erected.
The flag, measuring 75 by 35 meters and weighing about 350 kg, despite its size, often could not withstand the strong winds of Baku and would frequently tear. This became one of the reasons for the beginning of the reconstruction of the square and the flagpole.
In May 2024, the installation of a new flagpole platform began in Baku, which is now the tallest in the world. The total height of the new mast is 191 meters, making it the tallest flagpole in the world today.
The Guinness World Records organization has confirmed that the newly raised state flag of Azerbaijan is the largest flag in the world. This event has become yet another significant symbol of Azerbaijan's greatness and pride.
Politics
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On November 8, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev emphasized the significance of Azerbaijan's victory in the 44-day Patriotic War and reaffirmed the nation's resolve in defending its territorial integrity and sovereignty. Speaking at the opening of the Victory Park in Baku, Aliyev described the war as a "glorious story" and a "brilliant victory" in which Azerbaijan restored its territorial integrity after decades of occupation.
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Mikail Hajiyev, a member of the Public Council of Talysh People of Azerbaijan (OSTA) and retired colonel, was unable to fly from Baku to Yekaterinburg on November 7, he reported this to Turan news agency.
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Baku's Khatai District Court on 7 November considered a petition to place 'Abzas Media' building director Ulvi Hasanli under house arrest. The hearing took place after the working day at 19.15, lawyer Zibeida Sadygova said. This was due to Hasanli's refusal to participate in the trial online, and he insisted on attending the trial.
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The 3rd Republic Platform (‘ResPlatforma’) has issued a statement due to the COP29 in Baku. ‘ResPlatforma’ stresses that it is the only organisation in the country's political scene with a ‘green agenda’, emphasising the inextricable unity of human rights issues with climate change mitigation.
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